A Night in Every State

by alexparrillo June 16, 2011

Whether wildly adventurous or painfully mundane, most of us are driven by personal goals. Whatever one’s passion, striving to achieve provides purpose and meaning. Goals occupy our thoughts and guide our actions, keeping mind and body consumed. It might be the pursuit of sporting glory, the desire for fortune and fame, or a lifelong quest [...]

33rd Annual BolderBOULDER coming up soon

by alexparrillo May 13, 2011

On May 30th, upwards of 50,000 people will toe the line at 30th and Walnut to race, run, and walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) through the spectator-lined streets of Boulder in what has become one of America’s classic road races. Recognized as America’s Best 10K event by Runners World Magazine in 2009, the 33rd annual [...]

Injured

by alexparrillo April 30, 2011

Being injured sucks. Physical pain. Emotional suffering. A bad injury can crush your ego like a sour grape. Feelings of helplessness, frustration, defeat. Recovery can be agonizingly slow, taking weeks or months, even longer. Acknowledging physical limitations can be as painful as getting hurt in the first place. Allowing the body time to recover is a [...]

Let’s Go Camping!?

by alexparrillo April 7, 2011

Depending on where people grew up and their particular level of outdoor proficiency, there’s a wide variety of definitions for the term camping. It’s not really worth debating, but it’s interesting to note the drastically different views people from assorted backgrounds have on the activity. Basically, camping is used as a catch-all for getting out [...]

Bike Around Town

by alexparrillo March 17, 2011

Spring is nearly upon us. Just a few more days and it’s official. As the snow melts and the sun hangs higher in the sky, bikes are on all our minds. But why is it that only a handful of people consider riding a bike as their primary mode of transportation instead of always reaching [...]

Great Sand Dunes National Park

by alexparrillo February 27, 2011

The first time I saw the tallest sand dunes in North America, I was cruising overhead at roughly 32,000’ on a flight to Southern California. The pilot prompted passengers on the left side of the airplane to look out the window, mentioning something about a sandbox below. Dreary due to the long flight from Boston, [...]